Overview & Reviews

A CD player can be found on the standard features list. New hues color the sleek sportster, and aluminum-finish trim replaces maple wood inside the Z3 3.0i coupe.

• Superb road manners, sexy shape, lots of standard high-tech goodies, brand cachet.

• Some cheap interior bits, roadsters have a plastic rear window, significantly less expensive two-seaters are out there.

User Reviews:

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  Sweet little car! - 2002 BMW Z3
  By CindyLou - October 11 - 2:00 am

  Bought it used with 19,000 miles [now has 47,000]. Has been great on gas mileage, about 23-24 MPG. It must have highest octane or it coughs alot! Back window seems fragile scratched despite putting a towel in the fold when I open the top. BIG problem however with the radio code replaced battery, and radio locked. Got code from BMW dealer have never been able to reset and get radio/CD to work, despite following all instructions. Also door metal seems fragile gets tiny dents so easily that I now park far away from other cars. Glove compartment is badly designed stuff falls down and out when opened, no edge on it. Otherwise good looker with great performance! So fun with top down!

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  Not quite a sports car - 2002 BMW Z3
  By Neil - September 4 - 9:48 pm

  My Z3 runs great and has been very reliable, BUT when the finish peeled off the wheels BMW told me the warranty only covers if the wheels dont go round. The seats move forward and back as I speed up or slow down. I did have an Austin Healy in the 60s and this car does not measure up. The shifter gating is vague, the seats are not comfortable for any distance (I guess that is why I never need to worry about fuel range), the interior fittings are always falling apart. Even the logo washes off of the emblems. When I have to wait SIX WEEKS for a ABS sensor that I cannot drive without I am not happy. I can get parts for My TR8 quicker and that is more fun to drive.

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  Finally bought one - 2002 BMW Z3
  By NC02Z3 - March 10 - 8:18 am

  We finally bought of these retro-looking beauties. The price tag was just too high originally but we found a nice ultra-low mileage model for half the original list. This 3.0 liter steptronic is everything it is said to be. Just excellent performance, especially the handling. It didnt hurt that we bought some new Goodyear F1 all-season tires. The interior is just classic w/everything laid out quite well. The gas mileage is OK, not great, but 225 HP will do that. Comparing this car with a Miata is a joke. No way! Maybe because they are both roadsters I guess. The Z3 is more in the Boxster or Audi TT class. Grab a Z3 before the low mileage ones are all gone! The Z4 changed too much.

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  I love my Z3 - 2002 BMW Z3
  By obnixe - April 16 - 6:23 pm

  I bought a 2002 BMW Z3 2.5i 3 days ago and this is the most fun I have ever had in a car. I am 22 years old and I am having 50 year old guys telling me that I have a nice car. Tell that isnt a good feeling when everybody wants the car you are driving.

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  Z3 - 2002 3.0L - 2002 BMW Z3
  By AnnieZ3 - May 17 - 3:03 pm

  This is the most legal fun you can have! The only complaint I have is about the HORRIBLE Harman-Kardon speakers... I have heard better in a VW Beetle. There is no excuse for BMW to use this poor quality. It is one of those things you understand that you will just HAVE to replace.

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  Total blast! - 2002 BMW Z3
  By mexibec04 - March 6 - 2:47 am

  This is my 3rd BMW (325 96, 528i 99). Its a total blast to drive! I loved the 528i handling (which reviews made the best production sedan ever), but the Z3 must use some technology that flat-out reads my mind. I mean, the handling is just telepathic. I caught myself changing lane in for sure less than 0.1 second at 80 mph (typical on a non-jammed CA highway) by a slight movement of the steering wheel. This car means business. It goes where you want it to go, and DSC keeps the the oversteer in check (the Z3 *will* oversteer when pushed agressively with DSC disabled) It jas the looks, the handling, and the cachet, and IMHO, no other roadster (Z4 included) matches its sleek styling.

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  Fun to Drive and Attention Grabbing - 2002 BMW Z3
  By rpsloanes - July 9 - 2:00 am

  Bought this roadster new and it has been a thirill to own. Great handing if you can find a curvy, open road. The gearing is very low, even in 5th gear, so theres always plenty of torque without downshifting. Brakes and steering are first class Lots of strangers admire it.

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  RRZ3 - 2002 BMW Z3
  By Richmmm - March 11 - 2:00 am

  Ive loaded mine up with the Dinan upgrades and it runs like a dream

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  The Austin Healy with Performance Power - 2002 BMW Z3
  By EZRishel - January 31 - 2:00 am

  The M Roadster is definately not a Z3 when it comes to handling and performance. It challenges the Z 8 for king of the true sports cars under 150K. It is the car for those who owned or wished they owned the big Austin Healy of the 60s, but with the difference of greater reliability, better handling, and much greater acceleration and top end. This is the car for twisting roads and long road trips.

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  SWEEEEET!!!!!!! - 2002 BMW Z3
  By deewaye - September 3 - 2:00 am

  I really cant say much bad about the car...I love the looks and the aggressive style. The 3.0 is the way to go. Everyone who is an enthusiast wants the 3.0 over the 2.5 The motor is great, tranny superb, and the handling is out of sight. I have noticed fairly quick wear on the tires. But, I do drive it with authority..If you can find one in good shape get it..The car is gonna be a classic!!!!!